Derrick Gordon, a shooting guard for the University of Massachusetts, has come out as the first openly gay NCAA Division 1 basketball player. Gordon has spent his years as a college athlete in the closet, struggling with depression. He considered quitting the sport he loves due to bullying from those who suspected he was gay.

Gordon was given the opportunity to meet others who are out and in sports, and that gave him hope. When he made the decision to come out to his team, his coach broke the ice for him first before he told his story, which left no dry eye in the room.